- Trauma resolution
- Substance use support
- Practical coping skills
About Dion
Dion Smith, LPC helps people coping with trauma, addiction, stress, and big life changes. He works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and issues that come after disasters or major transitions. His approach aims to make hard problems manageable and to support practical steps forward.
He draws on ten years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and prior experience in school psychology. That background shaped his focus on trauma resolution and substance use treatment, informed by both personal experience and professional practice. He has also provided services through a Department of Defense program, supporting service members and work related to military transition.
In sessions he treats each person as an individual. He blends cognitive behavioral work with client-centered conversations and mindfulness. He may also use dialectical behavior techniques and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when those methods fit a person’s goals.
Dion offers assessment and referral when additional services could help. He aims to match treatment to what each person needs rather than using a single technique for everyone. That includes addressing caregiver strain, first responder issues, family-origin problems, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.
Getting started is straightforward. He uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling. Sessions are provided in English and organized from his Texas practice.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their goals, with the therapist listening, reflecting, and helping people find their own next steps. It can help when someone needs a respectful space to sort out feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical strategies. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and coping after stressful events.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a method sometimes used for trauma processing that pairs focused memory work with guided attention. It may be offered when trauma memories interfere with daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It may reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins during a work break or longer sessions when complex issues need more time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which online options are available before booking so you can choose the setup that best fits your routine and needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dion commonly address?
He helps people with trauma, addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping after disasters or big life changes.
What is his overall therapy style?
He takes a practical, individual approach. Sessions focus on understanding your goals and using techniques that match your needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
What background informs his work?
He has ten years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and earlier experience in school psychology, and he has worked with Department of Defense programs related to military transition.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and works from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients sign up?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.